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Shrewsbury Events April 2010
Whats on in and around Shrewsbury in April 
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31.03.2010 - 03.04.2010 |
| Sweeney Todd |
 Ashton Theatre,
Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 235491
Email: lctr@ssfc.ac.uk
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| Sweeney Todd, music / lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, performed by SSFC students. Considered 'Sophisticated, macabre, visceral and uncompromising yet a great sense of fun, intense drama with howlingly funny dark humour'. 7.30 pm. £10 / £7.50 concessions. |
| More: www.ssfc.ac.uk |
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01.04.2010 - 10.04.2010 |
| Easter Funfair |
The Quarry,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 07970407354
Email: grahamstokes1952@hotmail.com.uk
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| Easter funfair opens 2 pm daily |
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02.04.2010 - .. |
| Shrewsbury Food and Drink Fair |
The Square,
Shrewsbury SY1 1LH
Tel: 01743 792547
Email: Stuart.jones80@tesco.net
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| The fair run by Asterley Events aims to provide a high quality and diverse sale of local products connecting the producer of the product with the customer, helping to stimulate the local economy and understanding of food production. |
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03.04.2010 - .. |
| Badger Watching Evening |
A badger sett somewhere in
North Shropshire
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@Shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 adults & £10.00 childrens (over 8yrs). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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04.04.2010 - 04.04.2010 |
| Hilley Farm Fun Ride |
Hilley Farm,
Pentre, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury SY4 1BP
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Email: knockinandkinnerleycc@googlemail.com
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| The 2010 Hilley Farm fun ride takes place on Easter Sunday this year. Further details can be found on the website noted below. |
| More: www.kkcc.btik.com |
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04.04.2010 - 04.04.2010 |
| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
 Snailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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05.04.2010 - 05.04.2010 |
| Visit Snailbeach Lead Mine |
Snailbeach Lead Mine,
Snailbeach, nr Minsterley SY5 0NS
Tel: 01743 718668
Email: andrewgbwood@hotmail.com
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| See inside the Locomotive Shed, Blacksmith's Shop and Visitor Centre, walk around the site with a self-led trail leaflet and go underground into Day Level with an experienced guide. 11.00-16.00 approx. Site free, but underground £2 adult, £1 child |
| More: shropshiremines.org.uk/snailbeach/sbsunday.htm |
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09.04.2010 - .. |
| Monsters in your garden |
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Visitor Centre,
193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY2 6AH
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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| Explore the undergrowth for magical monsters. Learn how to create a monster garden of your own? Make your very own monster out of clay. Children must be accompanied. Booking essential 10.30-12.30pm. £4.00 per child. |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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10.04.2010 - 10.04.2010 |
| Made in Shropshire - Fair in the Square |
The Square
Shrewsbury SY1 1SL
Tel: 01743241275
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| Made in Shropshire is a collaboration of local designer-makers, artists and food producers offering a wide range of products including ceramics, textiles, jewellery, artwork, photography, glass, food and drink. 9:30 AM - 5 PM |
| More: www.madeinshropshire.co.uk |
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10.04.2010 - .. |
| Badger Watching Evening |
A badger sett somewhere in
North Shropshire
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 adults and £10.00 children (over 8 years). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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13.04.2010 - 13.04.2010 |
| Shropshire Young Ramblers Walk |
Nesscliffe Country Park,
Nr Shrewsbury
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Email: syr.update@gmail.com
Twitter: SYRamblers |
| Nesscliffe Country Park Amble. Shropshire Young Ramblers are a friendly bunch of people who enjoy walking in the countryside. This walk is an easy pleasant 4 mile walk round the country park and we will be retiring to the local pub. The paths may be muddy so boots are recommended. For more information it is recommended you check out the SYR website. 10.30am start, |
| More: syr.org.uk/nesscliffe.html |
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15.04.2010 - .. |
| Fairy Calm Families |
Grinshill Village Hall,
Nr Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 220329
Email: fairycalm@yahoo.co.uk
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| A workshop for parents & Kids. A magical, relaxing day giving you and the kids the chance to relax and be positive together! Includes dance, movement & meditation. Positive affirmations, massage & magical wishes! 11am - 3pm. £15 each (parents) £10 each (kids). |
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16.04.2010 - 16.04.2010 |
| Cheese & Wine Evening |
Berrington Village Hall,
Berrington, Shrewsbury SY5 6HB
Tel: 01743 761642
Email: dean@thebusinesscompany.biz
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| Cheese and wine evening (in aid of Berrington with Betton Strange PCC). Price includes one glass of wine and selection of cheese. Licensed bar & raffle. 7.30pm - midnight £10.00 |
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17.04.2010 - 17.04.2010 |
| Market Day in The Square |
The Square,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 07876492839
Email: kate.roberts@rabi.org.uk
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| Visit the town, and come to the Square. Packed with an array of stalls. Proceeds for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution. 9.00am - 4.30pm |
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17.04.2010 - .. |
| Badger Watching Evening |
A badger sett somewhere in
North Shropshire
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
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| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 per adult & £10.00 per child (over 8yrs). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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18.04.2010 - .. |
| Wihan Quartet:Beethoven Series V |
The Lion Hotel,
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UY
Tel: 01630 654444
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| The energetic ensemble does Beethoven justice with their interpretations of his work-Quartet Op18 No5, Quartet Op135, Quartet Op50 No2 'Rasumoivsky'. 7:30pm £13 |
| More: www.shropshiremusictrust.com |
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22.04.2010 - 25.04.2010 |
| Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival |
various locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 281200
Email: visitorinfo@shropshire.gov.uk
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| Unique opportunities to see artists at work: 20 of them on huge boards in The Square plus the Festival themed exhibition at Bear Steps Gallery featuring new cartoon originals and exhibitions of Greek and Australian cartoons at Theatre Severn. |
| More: www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com |
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24.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers St. George's Day, day of dance |
various locations around
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01939 233977
Email: ray.langton@talk21.com
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers host a Day of Dance celebrating St George's Day. Dancing 11.00 Town Centre, 2.00 Quarry Park, 4.00 Battlefield 1403 with guest teams Fox's Morris and Old Meg. Free. |
| More: www.shrewsburymorris.co.uk |
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24.04.2010 - 24.04.2010 |
| St George's Day Ceilidh, |
Sundorne School and Sports College
Corndon Crescent, Shrewsbury SY1 4LL
Tel: 01939 233977
Email: ray.langton@talk21.com
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| Shrewsbury Morris Dancers present a Ceilidh to celebrate St. George's Day. Dancing to the music of 'The Cuckoo Ale Band' with calling by Bev Langton. 8.00 - 11.45 pm. Adult: £7.00 advance £8.00 on door. Concessions £5.00 advance £6.00 on door |
| More: www.shrewsburymorris.co.uk |
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24.04.2010 - .. |
| Badger Watching Evening |
A badger sett somewhere in
North Shropshire
Tel: 01743 284280
Email: katep@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Twitter: |
| Join us on a wild night of badger watching. Purpose built hide just two yards away from a bustling badger sett, within a wildlife haven. Expert guide. Transport. Booking essential. 6.30pm - 10.30pm. £12.00 per adult & £10.00 per child (over 8yrs). |
| More: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk |
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30.04.2010 - 03.05.2010 |
| St Chad’s Music Festival |
St Chad’s Church & St Alkmund’s Church,
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 365478
Email: info@stchadsfestival.org.uk
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| Festival includes a lecture on the life of Samuel Sebastian Wesley, Organ Recitals, a performances by the Darwin Voices with the English String Orchestra conducted by David Leeke; The Sterling Trio, Laura Collins & Trio, Vanessa Latarche – and St Chad’s Church music. £5 - £15. |
| More: www.stchadsfestival.org.uk |
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30.04.2010 - 30.04.2010 |
| Centenary Celebration Evening |
Coleham Primary School,
Greyfriars Road, Shrewsbury SY3 7EN
Tel: 01743 362668
Email: karen41smith@live.co.uk
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| Screening of an archive film featuring footage of Shrewsbury from 1914 onwards. Tickets cost £5 per person and are available now from the school office. Complementary glass of wine is included in the ticket, subsequent refreshments are available for a donation. 7pm |
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